Hanoi (VNA) – Helping victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin to have sustainable livelihood and integrate into the community is among key tasks of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) in 2025.
At a conference held on December 26 in Hanoi, the association said that it has chosen the theme of “Livelihood and Integration” for next year.
The association will also change the methods to mobilise resources to support AO/dioxin victims.
Assistance for the victims will focus on housing, medical treatment, and vocational training so that victims can become self-sufficient and overcome their difficulties.
Additionally, the association will continue to call for support from international organisations and friends.
In 2024, the associations mobilised over 521 billion VND (20.47 million USD) to support the victims. The association’ branches at all levels have helped AO/dioxin victims to build and repair 924 houses with funding exceeding 36 billion VND; and provided regular care for nearly 3,900 victims in centres and communities with a total funding of over 14.8 billion VND.
During the Lunar New Year 2024, the association gave AO/dioxin victims more than 250,000 gifts worth nearly 243 billion VND. It also provided over 15,400 scholarships, 2,662 wheelchairs and bicycles, and emergency assistance to victims affected by natural disasters and floods with nearly 1.6 million support packages.
On this occasion, the VAVA also honoured 10 collectives, 34 collectives and 37 individuals for their contributions to activities for AO victims in 2024./.
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